Can you obtain a Non-O volunteer visa before entering Thailand or convert a tourist visa to it in-country?

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May 25, 2024

6 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Quick question...to get a Non-O volunteer visa, one can either get that prior to their initial entry into Thailand, OR, they can come in on a tourist visa and then convert to the Non-O volunteer in-country, that right, or no?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can either apply for a Non-O volunteer visa before entering Thailand or enter on a tourist visa and convert it to a Non-O volunteer visa in-country. However, securing a Non-O volunteer visa has become increasingly difficult due to stricter regulations and abuse in the past.

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Don-Laura *******

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Got the info I need, thanks all!

6 months ago

Shayne **********

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6 months ago

Stuart *********

Non O volunteer visas are like rocking horse sh&t these days. They can be got but incredibly difficult as many offices won’t touch them with a barge pole.

Due to years of over abuse from people that got them from organisations they’d never been to or even knew the name of to stay long term in Thailand they’ve cracked down on them big time.

6 months ago

Don-Laura *******

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I understand the past issues with these, but my question remains. This is for a legit volunteer organization.

6 months ago

Stuart *********

@Don-Laura ******

You can get in your own country. I would have questions about getting it converted in country. Perhaps for a legit organisation it’s possible but I suspect it would be difficult.

6 months ago

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Do you need to apply for the Non-O visa from your place of residence or can you apply while outside Thailand?

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